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A spatula scoops a chicken thigh cooked in a sweet and savory sauce from a baking dish.
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Apricot Chicken Recipe

Liven up busy weeknights with this Apricot Chicken recipe. The whole family will love the unique apricot and barbecue flavors of this oven-glazed main dish, and you'll love how easy it is to make. Grab a pack of boneless thighs, whip up this simple marinade, and you're ready to enjoy the best dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup apricot preserves
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce or ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ½-1 tsp. Sriracha sauce optional
  • 1 tsp. salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro finely chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Add the preserves, barbecue sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, Sriracha sauce, salt, and black pepper to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until well combined. Reserve half of the sauce for later.
  • Add the chicken to a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour half of the sauce over it. Lift the thighs up to let some of the sauce get underneath the chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • While the chicken is baking, heat up the reserved sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for a few minutes.
  • Serve the chicken with the sauce and finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.

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Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

  • How to prep ahead of time: You can make the sauce the day before, just keep it in the fridge.
  • How to store: Keep leftover apricot chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
  • How to freeze: Place the completely cooled chicken in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 4 to 6 months.
  • How to reheat: Warm leftover chicken back up in the microwave or use the oven for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg